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Tuesday, January 03, 2017

NEW class and a giveaway!

Hey friends! My next online class Dream Builder goes live on January 16th. In addition to the class I am also offering Creative Consulting Sessions and today I am giving away a free spot in the class and a free consulting session to one of you! See below for all of the information.

Dream Builder

Live January 16, 2017

$30.00 on SALE today $20

Back in 2009, I quit my day job to pursue art full time. I had spent over 15 years working towards my dream of being a full time artist and if there is one thing I have learned from my own journey, it's that when you make time and space in your life to pursue your dreams, big things can happen! In this little class I will be sharing my experiences, practical tips and tricks for going after your creative dreams. If you are looking for inspiration to grow as an artist, launch a dream or find motivation to go after something big, this is the class for you!

In addition to the Dream Builder class I am also offering limited spots for 1 hour creative consulting sessions to go along with this class. These sessions are for those of you who need inspiration to move forward, need advice, ideas and practical guidance for your creative goals. Over the years I've been asked all kinds of questions about building a business, making art, developing a unique style, earning income, teaching, writing a book, branding and more. And while I am not an expert, I do have over 20 years of experience making and selling art. While my business started small, today I run a successful creative biz that supports our family and I have lots of knowledge, inspiration and ideas to share

This one hour creative consulting session is all about you! After corresponding via email, we will schedule a Skype/Facetime/phone call that is customized for you. The session will last for 1 hour (60 minutes) and I will address your needs, give your practical feedback, inspiration and ideas to move forward with your goals. Keep in mind I cannot guarantee changes for you, your art or your business but I can give you the jump start, ideas, steps, inspiration to go after the things that you are dreaming about.

73 comments:

This is a great offer Alisa! My dream is to find my own style. It can be in painting and/or in textiles. Preferably I would combine these two media. I recently started with drawing and painting. Always thought I couldn't draw. But I can! How can I translate that in my textile art?

My biggest dream is to make a positive impact with my art. Last year I have opened an art studio together with a fellow artist (this is a huge step for me!) and still in need to find a direction and inspiration where I want to go with all of this.

Wow this sounds fabulous - as 2017 is a year where as a family we've all decided to try our hand at a mini business, this would be an awesome session, I'd actually like it for our 16 year old who intends to follow an art based college course come September (fingers and toes crossed he gets the grades he needs) so an hour talking to someone who made this happen would be awesome!

I have always dreamed of working full time at a drawing table - pàinting! (As I currently get ready for my civil service job - policy writing!!) How wonderful to work in color, with a paint brush. I dream of trading in the policy and procedure manuals and formats!!Thanks for the giveaway - and sharing you creative process . . .

It sounds like an amazing opportunity, thank you ! Right now, my biggest dream is to find *my* way to inspire people while making a living out of it. I feel stuck (what I do is clearly not working but then what ?).Happy New Year <3

I really enjoy your classes! My biggest dream as an artist is probably rather simple it is to have a successful Etsy shop. Something I have not tried but think it looks like fun! Thanks for your creative inspiring classes!!

What a great giveaway, Alisa! I would love a spot in one of your classes.My biggest dream is to be able to be a full time artist so I could work from home and spend more time with my son - and maybe even have a little studio/gallery in my sweet small town.

Love this. And I've really enjoyed following your journey. I think this class is especially interesting to me, because I realize that for a long time when I run up against obstacles (and there have been a number of quite significant obstacles), I start to give up a bit. I'd love to just re-discover my creative mojo and find my true voice and hope in doing that I can find a way to create a business out of that.

My dream is to have my own creative business where I am able to be creative through my art and teaching full time. I now have a space to create that is all my own and I would love to be able to spend each and every day there living my dream.

My dream is to run my own online creative business and to make $62K a year doing it as well as other in-person projects. My husband and I have a series of long-term plans and that is currently the difference between our dreams and reality.

My dream is to be able to quit my daytime job and focus on being a full-time artist. This time last year, that never seemed possible. But today, I feel one tiny step closer to making it a reality. It's terrifying to say out loud, but also very empowering.

I would love to take one of your classes or have a one-on-one with you. I'm an amateur artist. My dream is to have a large room well-organized with different "stations" so that I can work on whichever project moves me each day - watercolor, drawing, jewelry making, sewing, etc.

I would absolutely love to be a full time artist. For years now, I have been writing in journals and making plans to take the plunge and create art full time. I would be so extremely happy to have a career as a full time artist and make a living from my art.

my dream is not to lose sight of the dream. :) To be authentic in my artistic journey, trusting where I need to go and to follow that path until it forks and then journey on. At age 60, and with a mild success of painting some 60,000 Christmas ornaments for Cracker Barrel in 92,93,94- Having lived a dream during that time....I am ready to live another one. You are a constant inspiration. Thank you for THAT!!

One of my big creative dreams right now would be that I have been dying to open up an etsy store but I just don't know what I would like to sell! I have a love of many things and don't feel I have found my "style"! Thanks for the chance to win! What fun!

I want to inspire and to be inspired...I want to live a life out of the daily grind, that has so far done nothing but suck the very nectar from my soul....I want my art to help heal people's spirit and for it to bring them joy. I want my art to help me be able to have my own brand and live my dreams ....

I am currently working on my dream- to make art that offers upliftment and encouragement to women and nurtures connections and relationships between women. I just need more business savvy to know how best to market myself and my work- I'm a bit of an introvert and the thought of putting myself "out there" is a little terrifying! But I know I have a gift to share and the market here in South Africa does not have much in this line.... plus I believe we have dreams for a reason so here's to conquering fear and embracing Dreams!

I think my biggest dream is to become a potter and make beautiful things for other people! As I am still young it will probably be a dream that takes a long time to happen, but while I wait I can practise and grow my skills in art!

At the moment I'm pregnant and we're expecting the little one in February. I've always been drawn to do something with the creativity inside me and the last couple of years I've been experimenting with different media and tried to figure out what I like best and what my style is all about. I've taken a couple of your online classes too to experiment. My dream is to make art every day, just for me, for others. But the main dream is to share my knowledge and show other people through workshops that anybody can make art and be creative, if they just nourish that creativity. Because people tell me all the time... Yes, you can do that, you are so creative. I could never do that too. And I want to show them they can! With our little girl on the way, I feel it is the right moment to switch up things and get that creative business going. After all, really being me and loving what I do, can only teach her to follow her dreams as well right? But where and how to start? So long story short.. I would love to have win a spot and have you help me out! XxDebbie

Sounds like an amazing class and opportunity to grow! My biggest dream is to be a successful artist AND musician. I don't know anyone who's done both except Devo (hehe), but I can't imagine giving up one or the other. I don't know howhat it will come together, but that's what I dream about every day!

My dream is to move away from the city to be more in nature and become a full time artist.Whether i get a chance to join your class or not, i learn a tone of things reading your blog everyday. Thank you for sharing all, Alisa. Your art and attitude bring happiness to me.May the new year be all you wish for.

I've always considered myself as an artist even though my formal education doesn't have much to do with art. My dream is to find more time and motivation for my own artmaking. I hope so much that one day I'll be able to be a full-time artist. My paramount dream is to show my kids (and I'm a mom of four) that it is possible to make a living from what one really loves, that work can be fun and satisfying and that it is worth to chase a dream.Thanks for the giveaway!

I am most happy when I am creating! Be it paper flowers, wood work, sewing, knitting/crocheting, anything creating. My husband teases me about humming, and what is the song I am humming. I don't know it is a combination of thousands of songs in my head! I have worked for 43 years for an airline as a flight attendant. I am retirement age, but I need to supplement my income for insurance before I can retire. I dream that I can do this with creative juices flowing inside me that will result in income.

Hi Alisa -One of my biggest dreams is to move outside of California. I never thought I'd say that but I think (and dream) about it all the time. I know you and your Husband planned for years to make the dream of returning to the PNW a reality.I have an art studio on our property here so of course that will remain in my plans wherever my Husband and I end up. I would love to have a creative business and I've just started talking with a dear friend of mine (an incredible painter)about partnering with me on some new projects this year. :) Thank you so much.

Hi Alisa would love to dream big and take your course. My dream is to find the time to do more creative work and less time at office/job. I have so many ideas bubbling away but not enough time to get going on them. Love your work, you are a real inspiration.

I would love to have a large enough studio to teach in. I've just finished home-schooling my daughter and suddenly find myself with time on my hands. I art journal every day and have done a few workshops for people, but I would love to do more and have a suitable space for it.

My biggest dream last year was to find a way to leave my evil corporate job (I did that, I now work from home as a writer). My big dream THIS year is to have a business built around art, my one true love.

I have been thinking about my art's direction lately, your post is so timely! Thank you!My dream is to have a part to full time art business, selling my own creations and doing custom work in either illustration, lettering, and/or graphic design. As our homeschool kids are in high school and will soon be in college, I'm finding myself with more time to focus on art. It's kind of exciting and scary all at the same time!

My biggest dream has always been to tell my story with my art. To be able to make a living with it...to share whats been in my heart, my memories, my soul, with art somehow. Be it words, drawings, music...someway, somehow...I am convinced art is the most impactful way to worship Jesus and to tell a story, and someday I will find my way to do just that! You inspire me Alisa!!

I have just recently given myself the permission and space to work on my need for doing art, so one big dream of mine is to develop my art skills to be able to express myself and maybe/hopefully also to make a living with it...

My dream is to feel comfortable in this artistic world. My twin sister got the art and music gene while I got math and science. Now in retirement, I am experimenting and playing but have not yet found my niche. I still don't feel comfortable! Thank you for the opportunity!

My dream is to get to a place in life where I can do what I love full time instead of the same mundane job. Don't get me wrong, I like my job currently but it's not my passion. Pursuing creativity and getting to practice it everyday and not just when I can fit it in my schedule would be the best opportunity ever. I am so impressed and happy you were able to make that happen for yourself. I love your blog and turn to it all the time for inspiration.

My dream is to get to a place in life where I can do what I love full time instead of the same mundane job. Don't get me wrong, I like my job currently but it's not my passion. Pursuing creativity and getting to practice it everyday and not just when I can fit it in my schedule would be the best opportunity ever. I am so impressed and happy you were able to make that happen for yourself. I love your blog and turn to it all the time for inspiration.

What a wonderful opportunity! I've followed you for years and find your artistic journey inspiring. My dream is to be able to have my passion for art continue to grow and have my art continue to create an increased income for my family. And while I love when a piece of art sells (so I can buy more art supplies!), I also love when my art touches someone's heart. I'd like to combine these two loves. Thank you, Alisa!